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Dear Potential New Member,

We would like to extend you a cordial welcome to Recruitment 2012. On behalf of the Panhellenic Council, we thank you for your interest in joining Penn’s outstand-

ing Greek community. The recruitment process you are undertaking is one that you will encounter in many different forms throughout the rest of your life. You will be given the chance to communicate to a collection of individuals while simultaneously absorbing your surroundings and sorting your personal impressions. You may have already experienced this exact task in a job or college interview, or even at a party with new people. This is the endeavor that frames formal recruitment.

While recruitment may seem stressful and overwhelming for some women, we can assure you that the end result makes the process well worth the time and effort. We have had remarkable experiences in our chapters; networking with fascinating women, developing leadership skills and forming lifelong friendships are all elements of sisterhood that have made Penn’s campus more accessible and meaningful. This is your opportunity to explore the exemplary chapters that comprise Penn’s Panhellenic community, and we encourage you to embrace it with energy and confidence.

Thank you again for your interest. Please do not hesitate to bring questions or concerns to the attention of either of us or the rest of the Panhellenic Council. We look forward to sharing with you this element of the Penn community that has been a defining presence in our undergraduate years. We hope this process will leave you with a sense of personal fulfillment and growth. We wish you luck in your explorations!

Sincerely,

Emily Perfetto and Alex EnnyVP of Recruitment and Asst. VP of RecruitmentPanhellenic Council

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Ν Nu /new/

Ξ Xi /zzEYE/

Ο Omicron /ohm-eye-cron/

Π Pi /pie/

Ρ Rho /row/

Σ Sigma /sig-mah/

Τ Tau /taw/

Υ Upsilon /oop-si-lawn/

Φ Phi /fye/

Χ Chi /kEYE/

Ψ Psi /sigh/

Ω Omega /oh-may-gah/

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Β Beta /bay-tah/

Γ Gamma /gam-ah/

∆ Delta /del-ta/

Ε Epsilon /ep-si-lawn/

Ζ Zeta /zay-tah/

Η Eta /ay-tah/

Θ Theta /thay-tah/

Ι Iota /ee-o-tah/

Κ Kappa /cap-ah/

Λ Lambda /lamb-dah/

Μ Mu /mew/

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Rules You Should Know

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, Recruitment guides will keep your con-versations and preferences confidential. No communications will be shared with chapters.

, Alcohol and men are not allowed at recruitment events.

, During recruitment, contact with sorority women is limited to greet-ings (Hi, how are you?) outside of the formal recruitment events. The only exception to this is prior to class or co-curricular commitments.

, You may not leave a sorority house with any item you did not bring with you. This rule is in place to ensure no gifts are given. Do not be surprised if sisters ask you to dispose of your cups, nap-kins, etc., before leaving their house.

, If you do not attend a recruitment party and are not excused, you may be withdrawn from recruitment.

, If you arrive late to a recruitment party without an excuse or calling OSA/FSL, you may be withdrawn from recruitment.

, Information gathered during the reg-istration process will only be used for recruitment purposes.

, There is absolutely no talking among potential new members from the end of preference parties until the end of pref-erence card signing.

, Sororities may not directly or indirectly promise any potential new member a bid – if someone does this, please tell your recruitment guide.

, Once you sign and submit your pref-erence card following the preference parties, it can not be changed.

, The use of cell phones or any rude behavior towards sorority sisters of any chapter during recruitment may result in potential new members being with-drawn from recruitment. Remember, you are guests in the sorority houses!

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Relations with soRoRity sisteRs outside of RecRuitment PaRties Please note that it is a rule that sisters may not talk to you about recruitment outside of the des-ignated parties. This rule is in place so that no sister has the opportunity to put undue pressure on you about which chapter you choose to join. The only exception to this policy is in regards to co-curricular activities or class related work. In those situations, you may maintain normal con-tact with sisters, but you may NOT discuss re-cruitment. Please do not take it personally when a sister does not talk to you about recruitment.

what if i want to dRoP out of RecRuitment?Out of respect for those running recruitment and others who are still participating, please notify your Recruitment Guide if you decide to withdraw from recruitment. It is easier for us to know if you have decided to withdraw than to try to track you down. We do not encourage you to withdraw at any time, but we do realize that some of you will wish to do so. Thank you for your understanding.

what do i do if i have to miss a PaRty? Please see the contact page for information on whom to contact. You must let us know that you are missing a party. If you miss a party and are

contact infoRmationFor general recruitment questions, contact your Recruitment Guide during recruitment parties. If you need to reach someone, please call (215) 898-LAND. For general questions, emergencies or grievances, call Emily Perfetto at (301) 461-6935. If you have a conflict with a post office, contact your Recruitment Guide.

if you have a conflict with a PaRtyIf it is more than 24 hours before the party, email vp.recruitment@upennpanhellenic.org or see a member of the Panhellenic Executive Board during post office. If it is less than 24 hours in advance, call OSA/FSL at (215) 898-LAND or Emily Perfetto at (301) 461-6935.

what if i don’t feel comfoRtable asking my RecRuitment guide something?Please feel free to talk to another Recruitment Guide, a member of Panhellenic Executive Board or call/email Emily, VP Recruitment.

not excused or do not have an emergency, you will be withdrawn from recruit-ment. You may not miss one house and attend oth-ers if you are not excused. We will know that you have missed that house. If you are running late for a party due to practice or another commitment that was unforeseen, please call (215) 898-LAND and let us know as soon as possible.

taRdiness PolicyIf you are late to a post office or to a party, you may be dropped from recruitment. Cases will be dealt with independently, but if you are late to a party, it’s a good idea to call (215) 898-LAND to let us know.

what does it mean to sign a PRefeRence caRd? When you sign a preference card, you should write down the chapters in prefer-ential order that you would accept a bid from. Once you have signed and submit-ted your preference card, your choices are FINAL and no changes may be made. If you decline to accept a bid from a chapter you have listed on your bid card, you may not pledge another sorority for one calendar year.

what is a RecRuitment guide?Your Recruitment Guide is your guide for the re-cruitment process. She is a member of one of the sororities on campus who has agreed to tempo-rarily disaffiliate from her chapter. This means that from the time of her selection until Bid Day she is not allowed to talk to any sorority sisters about the recruitment process, nor is she allowed to reveal her chapter to you.

Your Recruitment Guide is your resource for all information about recruitment. She is there to answer all of your questions, guide you to the houses and be your contact 24 hours a day, 7 days a week until Bid Day. You should feel comfortable talking to her about the decisions you are making and how you are feeling about the process.

All meetings with your Recruitment Guide are required, as she is there to provide you with es-sential information about the process. Please be sure to stay in touch with her often. Each RG will have her own Recruitment Guide email ad-dress where you can contact her. She will also give you her cell phone number. Some Recruit-ment Guides may give out their screen names. Please feel free to contact her as often as you like with questions.

If you lose your schedule, please call Emily Perfetto at (301) 461-6935.

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Tips for a Successful Recruitment

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, Dress warmly for every party. You may be waiting outside for a little bit.

, Wash your hands often and take vitamins. Many people find that colds circulate during recruitment.

, Be interested regardless of whether you think you like the sorority. You will be remembered, and you may decide you like the chapter should you go to another event there.

, Be polite. If you are not interested, you should still be positive and thank your hostess.

, Look at each sorority as a whole – don’t judge it by the one woman that you met.

, Ask questions – it helps the conversation and is a sign of your interest.

, Be mature in your decision-making. Don’t be influenced by other’s opinions.

, Get plenty of sleep.

, Do not interpret any remark made at an event as assurance of a bid. An individual member has no way of knowing if you will receive a bid.

, Be courteous to others in your group. Al-though you may be excited, there may be members of your group who do not feel the same way.

, Be yourself!

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Tuesday, January 10, 7:00 p.m. convocation, Meet your Rho Gamma and get your schedule for Open House tonight

in Irvine Auditorium.

Wednesday, January 11, 6:30-10:30 p.m. oPen house, day 1, Meet your Recruitment Guide at 6:30 p.m. sharp in your designated area.

, You will go to the houses listed on your schedule from 7-10:30 p.m.

, In this round, houses will have themes such as “Beta goes to Texas” that will help you remember which house was which. When you walk in the door to each house, sisters will welcome you with open arms and may be loud and cheering to greet you.

, Because this is the first time you are meeting the houses, you should dress as if you are going out to a nice dinner with your parents. Warmth is key, as you may be spending some time outside. Warm dress pants and sweaters would be a good idea, as well as gloves, coats and hats. There will be a place to hang your coat at each house. It is advised that you bring a bag of some kind to store your scarf, gloves and other items in during each party.

Thursday, January 12, 6:30-11 p.m.oPen house, day 2, Meet your Recruitment Guide at 6:30 p.m. sharp in your designated area.

, You will go to the houses that you did not attend the night before, accord-ing to your schedule. This night will be very much like the night before.

, Please note that you should not be talking to other members of your group about how you plan to rank each house. You should make decisions on your own, as that is the only true way to ensure you find the right chapter for you!

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Sunday, January 15, 5-7 p.m.schedule Post office, Recruitment Guide groups 1-10 arrive at 4:00; groups 11-20 arrive at

4:30; groups 21-30 arrive at 5:00; and groups 31-51 arrive at 5:30. Upon arrival, find your RG group. Your Recruitment Guide will give you your schedule, as well as calling cards and name tags for tomorrow.

Monday, January 16, 1-8 p.m.Round 2 (PhilanthRoPy Round), Meet at your first house 10 minutes prior to your first party., This round is very informal. You will be doing a different craft project

during each chapter to support the sorority’s national philanthropy. Feel free to ask sisters what kind of philanthropy events they do throughout the year!

, It is likely that you will be sitting on the floor, and you may get marker or glue on yourself, so dress accordingly. However, no sweatpants please.

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Friday, January 13, 4-6 p.m.schedule Post office, Recruitment Guide groups 1-10 arrive at 4:00; groups 11-20 arrive

at 4:30; groups 21-30 arrive at 5:00; and groups 31-51 arrive at 5:30. Upon arrival, find your RG group. Your Recruitment Guide will give you your schedule, as well as calling cards and name tags for tomorrow.

Saturday, January 14, 11a.m.-8 p.m.Round 1 (skit Round), Arrive at the first house on your schedule 10 minutes prior to the time

when the party starts. Late arrivals will not be allowed into the house unless you have called (215) 898-LAND and gained permission.

, Make sure you remember to put a name tag on your coat (so that they can find your coat to give back to you!) and your shirt, as well as bring-ing your calling cards for the day.

, There will be a break for lunch from 12:45 to 1:45. Be sure to arrive at your next party 10 minutes prior to the time the party starts.

, The parties of this round are really fun! You will likely talk to sisters for a while and then be asked to sit while they present to you songs or skits. It’s a fun/funny time, so enjoy it!

, The dress for this round is just like the last round. Stay warm!

, When you leave a party, go directly to the next house on your sched-ule. If you have a free period, go stay warm and be sure to arrive at your next scheduled house 10 minutes prior to the beginning of the party.

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Tuesday, January 17day off!

Wednesday, January 18, 6-11 p.m.schedule Post office, Round 3

(PRefeRence Round) and PRefeRence caRd signing, Meet your Recruitment Guide at 6:00 p.m. to pick up your schedule in

the designated location., After picking up your schedule for the evening, you are free to go home

and prepare, but remember that the first party starts at 8:00 p.m., Meet at your first house 10 minutes prior to the party time., This party is a beautiful ceremonial experience. Because of the nature

of the party, dress is more formal. A nice cocktail dress or skirt and blouse are appropriate. Make sure to dress warmly!

, After your last party, meet with the Recruitment Guides at that party and walk directly to the bid signing location. You may not talk to each other about recruitment at this time. You MUST come directly from your last party to bid signing; do not stop anywhere along the way.

Thursday, January 19bid day!, Stay by your phone, starting at 7:00 p.m, to wait for a call from your

Recruitment Guide to find out if you received a bid.

, If you have received a bid, report to Houston Hall at 9:00 p.m. to receive your bid. Dress is casual.

Congratulations!

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Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) SororitiesPenn also has a number of sororities that belong to the MGC. These groups seek to bring together wom-en who appreciate and respect the cultural heritage and the high ideals upon which their organization was founded. The MGC groups are:

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. alpha Kappa Delta Phi SororityDelta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc.Sigma Lambda Upsilon Sorority, Inc.Sigma Psi Zeta SororityZeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

For additional information on these groups, con-tact the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs at (215) 898-5263. As with all Penn sororities, they welcome interest from all undergraduate women.

Obligations of Sorority MembershipIn joining a sorority, you are committing yourself to fulfilling the obligations of membership. Among these obligations is committing to the values of the sorority. Collectively, our values are scholarship, leadership, service to others and friendship. Feel free to ask each chapter about the additional values that are important to their sisterhood.

Penn’s seven Panhellenic groups have houses that you will visit throughout the recruitment process. One of the obligations of membership is to live in the so-rority house if space permits. Sisters often describe the experience of living in the house as strengthening their sense of sisterhood with other members.

Being a member also requires a financial commit-ment. Chapter dues pay for a number of different things, including sisterhood events, social functions, programming and inter/national dues. Be sure to ask each chapter about payment plans and dues structure.

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Alpha Phi International Fraternity is a membership organization dedicated to promoting sisterhood, cultivating leadership, encouraging intellectual curiosity and advocating service. Alpha Phi develops character for a lifetime.

alPhaPhiNickname: APhiFounded: 1872, Syracuse UniversityColors: Silver and BordeauxFlowers: Lilly of the Valley and Forget-me-notSymbol: Ivy Leaf and Phi BearNational Chapters: 151Founded at Penn: 1988House: 4045 Walnut StreetHouse Capacity: 21Minimum GPA: 2.0Philanthropy: Alpha Phi FoundationChapter Website: www.upennalphaphi.comNational Website: www.facebook.com/pages/Alpha-Phi-at-UPenn-Eta-Iota/206001109414767?ref=ts

dues infoSpring 2012 Dues:

$775

New Member & Badge Initiation Fees:

$275 (one time only)

Chapter Dues: $280

Parlor Fees: $130 (live-out)

Chapter Bond: 3 payments of $90 each, over

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Fall 2012 Dues: $400 (live-in) and

$475 (live-out)

Alpha Phi is a close-knit sorority full of friends, sisters and fun! With over two de-

cades on Penn’s campus we are proud to carry the traditions of our international sorority that date back to its founding in 1872. As one of the first sororities in the nation, Alpha Phi is called a fraternity because we were founded be-fore the word sorority was even invented! At the Greek Awards night last spring, Alpha Phi was honored to be awarded the Helen S. Berkowitz Award for Excellence as Penn’s most outstand-ing sorority for three years in a row.

Our sisters can be found leading activities throughout campus: athletic teams, honor so-cieties, dance groups, a cappella groups and community service organizations. As well as contributing to life at Penn, Alpha Phis love to spend time with our sisters! Our social calendar is always full of downtown parties, crush par-ties, themed mixers with fraternities, formal in the winter and a semi-formal in the spring. We have great traditions within the sorority to celebrate Penn’s own traditions, such as Spring Fling, Homecoming and Hey Day. Alpha Phi also plans many unique sisterhood events; Phil-lies games, weekly yoga sessions, BBQs, potluck dinners, brunches and pep rallies.

In addition to our fantastic social and sisterhood events, philanthropy is extremely important to every Alpha Phi. The Alpha Phi foundation supports women’s cardiac care and research. Al-pha Phi raises thousands of dollars at our an-nual downtown fundraiser. Our event, Karaoke Phiver, showcases hilarious karaoke and dance performances from numerous fraternity teams. We also sponsor the Phi-esta Bowl – a frater-nity flag football tournament raising money for the foundation. Each fall, Alpha Phi chap-ters around the Philadelphia area get together to participate in the Philadelphia Heart Walk held at Citizen Bank Field. In addition to being passionate about women’s cardiac care, Alpha Phi loves to participate in Panhellenic and Penn fundraisers like the Rena Rowan Ribbon Run and Relay for Life.

In Alpha Phi, sisters find rewarding experiences both inside and outside of our sisterhood. Most importantly, the sisters will be forever connected through the amazing memories and lifelong friendships. The Eta Iota chapter of Alpha Phi welcomes you to Recruitment 2012. We can’t wait to get to know you!

As a leading women’s organization, Alpha Chi Omega inspires and en-courages its members to achieve the highest moral, cultural and intellec-tual level in the art of daily living.

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T he University of Pennsylvania chap-ter of Alpha Chi Omega is a dynamic

and diverse group of collegiate women. Each sister maintains a high standard of academic achievement and is involved in a wide variety of activities and leadership positions, rising to the top in organizations across campus. Our sisters are captains of athletic teams, officers on class boards, participants in performing arts groups, members of honor societies and active vol-unteers. Alpha Chi holds a strong tradition of extremely enthusiastic and involved sis-ters who are committed to promoting the strength of our community. We sponsor benefits, which raise over $10,000 annu-ally, for our national philanthropy, Women Against Domestic Violence. We also par-ticipate in volunteer opportunities, such as Big Brothers, Big Sisters; Kite & Key, and neighborhood cleanups.

From downtown parties, date parties and theme parties, to study breaks and sister-hood events, our numerous social events provide opportunities for maintaining our close-knit community. Additionally, two

years ago our chapter started the Alpha Chi Omega Scholarship Fund, which allows two sisters to receive a scholarship for their dues each semester. Alpha Chi Omega is dedicated to providing scholarships and payment plans for eligible members.

Alpha Chi is proud of our supportive and cohesive community and our positive con-tribution to the Greek community. In 2011, Alpha Chi Omega was awarded Outstand-ing Social and Community Programming, Outstanding Program for Philanthropy, Outstanding Community Participation, and the Helen Berkowitz Award for Overall Excellence.

Membership in Alpha Chi is a great way to meet a diverse group of interesting women, make Penn’s campus seem a little smaller, and create lasting friendships and won-derful memories! The sisters of Alpha Chi Omega look forward to meeting you, and we wish you the best of luck with Recruit-ment 2012!

Nickname: Alpha ChiFounded: 1885, DePauw UniversityColors: Scarlet and OliveFlower: Red CarnationSymbol: LyreNational Chapters: 132Founded at Penn: 1919House: 3906 Spruce StreetHouse Capacity: 22 peopleMinimum GPA: 2.75Philanthropy: Alpha Chi Omega Foundation; Women Against AbuseChapter Website: www.dolphin.upenn.edu/axo/National Website: www.alphachiomega.org

dues infoSpring 2012 Dues: $630

Facility Users Fee: $52

New Member Fee: $230

Badge Fee: $133

Comm & Tech Free: $88.50

Chapter Dues: $259.50

Fall 2012 Dues: $400

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TriDelta is the oldest sorority on Penn’s campus. In its 105 years at Penn, the Psi

chapter has attracted a dynamic and diverse group of women who are active in all facets of campus life, including Varsity Lacrosse, Penn Dance, Wharton Women, Mortar Board, the Daily Pennsylvanian, Best Buddies, Penn En-vironmental Group, Undergraduate Advisory Boards, and Kite and Key.

In addition to being leaders on campus, we also strive as a chapter to make sig-nificant strides beyond Locust Walk. Every fall, TriDelta holds a midnight Pancake Breakfast with live musical entertainment, helping to raise millions of dollars for our national philanthropy, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. In fact, TriDelta chapters nationwide have pledged to raise $15 mil-lion in five years for a new clinic at St. Jude, spurring even more enthusiasm for philan-thropy events.

Since our founding in 1888, TriDelta’s tra-ditions, rituals and sisterhood have become

dues info

Spring 2012 Dues: $578

New Member Initiation Fees:

$270

Fall 2012 Dues: Live-out: $578

Live-in: $378

Nickname: TriDeltaFounded: 1888, Boston UniversityColors: Silver, Gold and BlueFlower: PansySymbol: Dolphin and TridentNational Chapters: 137Founded at Penn: 1904House: 4044 Spruce StreetHouse Capacity: 34Minimum GPA: 2.5Philanthropy: St. Jude Children’s Cancer ResearchChapter Website: www.trideltaupenn.comNational Website: www.tridelta.org

well-established nationwide, helping to create a large social network that extends far beyond Penn. In addition to our phil-anthropic and social activities, the most rewarding aspects of TriDelta are the bonds of friendship – we’re not only sisters, but best friends. We are an extremely close chap-ter and always have fun together, whether we’re dancing at our annual Woodser, dining downtown with Bigs and Littles, or de-stressing during study breaks.

Our chapter house is an important part of our chapter, as 34 sisters live-in and all sis-ters are welcome. Sisters can congregate at the chapter house for meals, Deltas Only events and to use our new gym with brand new bathrooms!

At TriDelta, you will meet an ambitious group of fun and intelligent women. The Psi chapter looks forward to meeting you and wishes you the best in Recruitment 2012!

Throughout Chi Omega’s long and proud his-tory, six purposes have guided the direction of every chapter and brought its members unequaled opportunities for personal growth and development. Those purposes are Friendship, High Standards of Personnel, Sincere Learn-ing and Creditable Scholarship, Participa-tion in Campus Activities, Career Development, and Community Service.

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Nickname: Chi OFounded: 1895, University of ArkansasColors: Cardinal and StrawFlower: White CarnationSymbol: OwlNational Chapters: 173Founded at Penn: 1919House: 3926 Spruce StreetHouse Capacity: 16Minimum GPA: 2.5Philanthropy: Make-A-Wish FoundationChapter Website: www.upennchiomega.com/National Website: www.chiomega.com

dues infoSpring 2012 Dues: $250

New Member Fee: $240 (one time only)

Badge Fee: $175 (Gold) or $110 (Silver) (one time only)

House Corp. Dues: $185

Fall 2012 Dues: $400

The Beta Alpha Chapter of Chi Omega is looking forward to a fantastic year

with our new members! We are proud to be a diverse sisterhood of women from all sec-tors of the Penn community. Chi Omegas are very involved and hold many leadership positions on campus, including the Daily Pennsylvanian, Wharton Women, West Philadelphia Tutoring Project, class boards, BBBS, performing arts groups, and Kite and Key – to name just a few! Chi Omega espe-cially values high academic achievement.

We are strong women who realize that balance is the key to success, and we are en-thusiastic about philanthropy in addition to our packed social calendar. Chi Omega supports the Make-A-Wish Foundation with its fall Chi O Casino Night and Dunk Tank in the Quad at Spring Fling. Our so-cial events include date and crush parties, mixers, formals, sisterhood movie nights and dinners downtown.

We invite you to explore the possibility of becoming a part of our incredible 110-year-old legacy. Today, Chi Omega is the largest women’s fraternal organization in the world, with almost 300,000 initiates and 173 collegiate chapters. Our extensive alumnae network offers scholarships for graduate education, professional network-ing, social get-togethers, leadership training and more. You will be a collegiate sister for just a few years, but you will be a Chi Omega for a lifetime!

The Beta Alpha chapter benefits from its rich heritage. As the oldest continuous sorority on Penn’s campus, we strive to cultivate a strong, positive presence for the university. Each member is unique, and is able to contribute her special qualities, in-terests and capabilities to an organization that represents the ideal blend of individu-ality, companionship and teamwork.

We can’t wait to welcome the newest class to Chi Omega – good luck with Recruitment 2012!

The purpose of Delta Delta Delta shall be to establish a perpetual bond of friendship among its members, to develop a stronger and more womanly character, to broaden the moral and intellectual life, to assist its members in every possible way.

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The intellectual ambition of the Fraternity shall be the attain-ment of highest scholarship. The social aim of the Fraternity shall be to exercise the widest influence for good. The moral aim of the Frater-nity shall be the standard of love.

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Nickname: ThetaFounded: 1870, DePauw UniversityColors: Black and GoldFlower: PansySymbol: Kite and Twin StarsNational Chapters: 120Founded at Penn: 1919House: 130 S 39th StreetHouse Capacity: 22Minimum GPA: 2.5Philanthropy: Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)Chapter Website: http://dolphin.upenn.edu/~theta/National Website: www.kappaalphatheta.org

dues infoSpring 2012 Dues: $355

Chapter Dues: $255

New Member Fees: $175

First Facility Fee: $150

Fall 2012 Dues: $355

Kappa Alpha Theta was originally char-tered at Penn in 1919 and re-colonized

in the spring of 1988, when the members of the Nu Delta Society were initiated into Kappa Alpha Theta. As Thetas, we are de-voted to scholarship, community service and friendship. Theta prides itself on the diversity of the sisterhood. Coming from all different backgrounds, Thetas are involved in a wide variety of campus activities in-cluding class boards, varsity sports, dance and a cappella groups, the Panhellenic Council, the Kite and Key Society, Friars and Mortar Board Senior Honor Societies and many more.

Our international philanthropy is CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocates – an agency providing trained volunteers who speak on behalf of abused and neglected children in court. The information provided by CASA volunteers enables judges to make informed and timely decisions about what is in the best interest of the child, thereby allowing these children to have the best

chance at childhood. We have many fund-raisers throughout the year to raise money and awareness for CASA. As a women’s organization, we are also committed to awareness of issues that affect us as wom-en, such as self-defense and body image.

Of course, being a part of Theta is also hav-ing fun. We have theme parties, date par-ties, formals and brunches with our family and alumnae at our house. In addition, we place an emphasis on sisterhood activities within the chapter, such as movie nights, chapter dinners and trips around Philadel-phia to promote unity among our diverse and active membership.

We are a motivated group of women and we are proud of the fact that we have been able to pursue our own activities as indi-viduals, while still coming together to make the Beta Eta chapter of Theta strong. We welcome you to Recruitment 2012 and look forward to meeting you!

“It shall be the purpose of this fraternal organization to form a close social and fraternal union of those of similar ideals and to foster, maintain and instill such ideals in the hearts of its members as will result in actions worthy of the highest precepts of true womanhood, democracy and humanity.”

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Nickname: SDTFounded: 1917, Cornell UniversityColors: Old World Blue and Cafe Au LaitFlower: Yellow Tea RoseSymbol: Teddy BearNational Chapters: 59Founded at Penn: 1920House: 3833 Walnut StreetHouse Capacity: 33Minimum GPA: 2.7Philanthropy: Prevent Child Abuse AmericaChapter Website: www.sdtbeta.comNational Website: www.sigmadeltatau.com

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and Fees: $495

Senior Dues – last Spring semester

$310

Fall 2012 Dues and Fees:

$575

The University of Pennsylvania wel-comed the Beta chapter of Sigma Delta

Tau to its campus on June 20, 1920. Dur-ing recent years, SDT has been rewarded for our participation in countless commu-nity service projects, including those that benefit our national philanthropy, Prevent Child Abuse America and Penn’s commu-nity. Our newest venture is a collaboration with the Penn Police Department in their after-school program, “PAL.” In addition, we have been recognized for exhibiting outstanding scholarship, and we hold the title for the highest average GPA among the Panhellenic Association.

The sisters of SDT are extremely active in many aspects of both the Penn community and surrounding Philadelphia community. Many sisters participate in campus organi-zations such as JHP, DART, GUIDE, Hillel, Fox Leadership, Wharton Women, the UA and class boards. Others are members of

dance groups and sports teams. In their free time, many sisters also volunteer at CHOP, the Ronald McDonald House and par-ticipate in the West Philadelphia Tutoring Project. In addition, our annual late-night fundraising event, featuring performing arts groups and bands, is always successful in raising an impressive amount of money for Prevent Child Abuse America.

Our close-knit sorority promotes our strong bond of friendship and sisterhood. We have numerous sisterhood events, such as our Grey’s parties, study breaks and lineage dinners. And of course, sisters are always welcome to join those living-in for dinner at the house. We also have many social events, like date parties, crush parties, a winter semi-formal and a spring formal.

The women of the Beta chapter of Sigma Delta Tau are not only sisters by associa-tion; they are friends at heart. Our sister-hood wishes you well for Recruitment 2012 and we look forward to meeting you in the upcoming rounds!

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The Purpose of Sigma Kappa Sorority is to provide women with lifelong opportunities and support for the social, intellectual and spiritual development by bringing women together to positively impact our community.

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Nickname: SKFounded: 1874, Colby CollegeColors: Lavender and MaroonFlower: Wild Purple VioletSymbol: Dove and HeartNational Chapters: 109Founded at Penn: 2002House: 3928 Spruce StreetHouse Capacity: 18Minimum GPA: 2.3Philanthropy: Alzheimer’s Disease ResearchChapter Website: www.upennsigmakappa.comNational Website: www.sigmakappa.org

dues infoSpring 2012 Dues: $250

New Member Fee: $123 (one time only)

Initiation Fee: $160 (one time only)

Parlor Fees $175 (non-house resident only)

Fall 2012 Dues: $428

The Kappa Iota Chapter of Sigma Kappa prides itself on its diversity and close-

knit sisterhood. The ladies of Sigma Kappa always strive for academic excellence and exemplify leadership, compassion and loy-alty to each other. At Penn, our chapter brings a wide variety of dedicated women together as sisters. The sisters of SK are varsity athletes, honor society members, talented performers, and student govern-ment leaders. We come together to create the most incredible on-campus family that any of us could have asked for.

Our sisterhood is very dedicated to giving back to the community. Each year, Sigma Kappa hosts our Ultraviolet Quizzo Tour-nament to raise thousands of dollars for our national philanthropy: Alzheimer’s Research. We also host a Wing Bowl in the spring semester raising money for the Maine Sea Coast Mission, another one of our philanthropies. Participating in these service activities together brings us closer as a sisterhood.

We always look forward to our social and sisterhood events every week. We especially love our crush parties, date parties, Phillies game date nights, one-of-a-kind themed mixers, winter semi-formal and spring for-mal. Whether it’s meeting at the house for hot cider and a movie marathon or taking mini road trips to go apple picking, our sis-terhood hangouts are the highlight of our weeks. We love to get together to attend SK-exclusive yoga nights, go to the park for some picnicking and tie-dying, and gather-ing for a casual night of Texas Hold ‘Em at our beloved 3928 house.

The sisters of Sigma Kappa are very close and always supportive of one another. We regularly attend each others’ games, dance performances and a capella shows. This support system reaches beyond campus. Each semester, we reach out to our stellar alumni for networking brunches, informa-tional panels and advice.

Each Sigma Kappa sister individually pur-sues her own passions and talents, but together, we are each others’ cheerleaders, best friends, and family. The sisters of the Kappa Iota chapter of Sigma Kappa would like to wish you good luck with recruitment this year – we are very excited to meet you!

“To intensify friendship, to promote happiness among its members, and in every way to create such sentiments, perform such deeds and to mold such opinions as will conduce to the building up of a nobler and purer womanhood in the world.”

ZetataualPhaNickname: ZetaFounded: 1898 Longwood University, Colors: Turquoise Blue and Steel GrayFlower: White Violet Symbol: 5-pointed Crown and Strawberry House: 4032 Walnut StreetHouse Capacity: 19National Chapters: 156Founded at Penn: 1918, recolonizing 2011Minimum GPA: 2.5Philanthropy: Breast Cancer Education & AwarenessChapter Website: www.ztaupenn.comNational Website: www.zetataualpha.org

With those words as its original objective, Zeta Tau Alpha received

our charter as a women’s fraternity by the State of Virginia in 1898. Now the third largest NPC group, ZTA remains true to our modern-day mission: “To make a differ-ence in the lives of our members by develop-ing the potential of each individual through innovative programming, which emphasiz-es leadership development, service to oth-ers, academic achievement and continued personal growth for women, with a com-mitment to friendship and the future based on the sisterhood, values and traditions of the past.”

The Alpha Beta chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha was honored to join Penn’s sorority com-munity as the newest sorority in spring 2011. Our open motto is “Seek the Noblest.” Through our philanthropic ef-forts with breast cancer education and awareness, we strive to serve others while enriching the lives of our members through programming that will build and enhance

the talents of each sister. Our national partnerships with the NFL, Susan G. Ko-men, Yoplait and other organizations allow our members to extend beyond their college experience to give back to their communi-ties. Our members come from all walks of life, and each adds her unique and lasting mark on ZTA and the world around her.

The women who become part of the reacti-vated Zeta Tau Alpha chapter at University of Pennsylvania will receive the opportuni-ty to hold new leadership positions while making history in creating a new sister-hood. Membership in Zeta Tau Alpha extends well beyond college years; it lasts a lifetime. As the second largest National Panhellenic Conference organization, ZTA alumnae form a nationwide network that all members can access for job placement, career advancement and relocation assis-tance. The sisters of Zeta Tau Alpha are so excited to meet you in January!

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dues infoSpring 2012 Dues:

$542

New Member Fee: $60

Initiation Fee: $115

Parlor Fee: $100

Fall 2012 Dues: $642 (live-out)

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